Netafim Irrigation Controller on a Series 80 1 in Globe Valve, Aqua Pro Battery Unit

Netafim Irrigation Controller and 1 in Valve in One Unit

A single greenhouse bench, a shade house or a small outdoor block often needs its own schedule but sits far from any panel. This unit combines an Aqua Pro single-zone controller with the compact 1 in Series 80 globe valve, item 71610-013969. The controller mounts on the valve and runs on a 9 V DC battery, the only power the assembly needs. It drives a 12VDC latching solenoid with a short pulse, so current flows only while the valve is switching. Programming uses four buttons and a large LCD display. Five modes are available: one session at the same time every day, or one session a day on selected days. The others allow up to three sessions a day on selected days, plus manual operation and off. The 1 in body handles 0.01 to 44 GPM at 7 to 150 psi, with water up to 140°F. On this small body Netafim fits an improved manual selector that bleeds the valve internally without disturbing the solenoid. The valve itself measures about 4-1/8 x 3 x 4-1/2 in and weighs 0.64 lb.

Setting Up a Battery Irrigation Valve on a Small Zone

This valve size suits propagation mist, a few drip laterals or a single bench of containers. Netafim positions these battery units for sites where power or wiring is unavailable or too costly, and for retrofitting manual systems. They also suit seasonal crops, since the whole battery irrigation valve can be lifted out with the drip lines at the end of a run. Each controller is programmed on its own valve, and several valves can be set to run in sequence from one supply line. Staggering start times that way keeps the pump or mainline from being overloaded by several zones at once. Fit the valve with the flow arrow downstream and mount it upright, since the 2-way body is built for vertical installation. Use the manual selector to bleed air before the first scheduled cycle. The flow control stem then trims the zone from fully closed to full capacity. The controller is water resistant and the components are corrosion-proof, so the unit works indoors or outdoors. Fit a fresh 9-volt battery at the start of each season so a weak cell never leaves the zone dry.

Key Features

• Aqua Pro controller on the valve: Single-zone timer with four-button programming and a large LCD.
• 9 V battery power: No wiring back to a panel, transformer or outlet.
• Five operating modes: Daily, selected days, up to three sessions a day, manual, and off.
• 12VDC latching solenoid: Switches on a short pulse and holds without drawing current.
• 0.01-44 GPM range: Sized for mist lines, small drip blocks and single benches.
• Improved manual selector: Bleeds the valve internally without touching the solenoid.

Technical Specifications